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APMG-International AgilePM-Practitioner Exam - Topic 2 Question 45 Discussion

Towards the end of the Foundations phase of Project Increment 4, with the high-level requirements agreed, Hira, has asked the Developers to estimate the work required to deliver the Eco spa solution.(Sukra Aroon has noticed that the Developers are spending excessive time creating their estimates. He has also observed that the document capturing their assumptions behind these estimates is nearly 20 pages long.Based on his observation, what advice should he offer to the Developers?)
A) Ensure that your estimates are accurate enough to support planning but avoid excessive refinement that delays delivery.
B) Continue refining your estimates as much as possible to eliminate uncertainty, ensuring that all potential risks and complexities are accounted for.
C) Use broad, high-level estimates only, as attempting to refine estimates beyond this at any stage of the project is unnecessary.
D) Document every possible assumption in detail, as extensive documentation ensures accuracy and prevents disputes later in the project.

APMG-International AgilePM-Practitioner Exam - Topic 2 Question 45 Discussion

Actual exam question for APMG-International's AgilePM-Practitioner exam
Question #: 45
Topic #: 2
[All AgilePM-Practitioner Questions]

Towards the end of the Foundations phase of Project Increment 4, with the high-level requirements agreed, Hira, has asked the Developers to estimate the work required to deliver the Eco spa solution.

(Sukra Aroon has noticed that the Developers are spending excessive time creating their estimates. He has also observed that the document capturing their assumptions behind these estimates is nearly 20 pages long.

Based on his observation, what advice should he offer to the Developers?)

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Suggested Answer: A

The correct answer is A.

AgilePM values estimation, but it also values proportionality. Estimating should help planning and decision-making, not become a heavy exercise that delays progress and creates unnecessary documentation.

Why A is correct:

Estimates should be accurate enough for the planning purpose at hand.

Teams should avoid excessive refinement when the extra effort gives little added value.

AgilePM encourages ''just enough'' detail, not exhaustive analysis.

This question highlights a common anti-pattern:

too much time spent estimating,

too much documentation,

and too little focus on actual delivery.

Why the other options are incorrect:

B is incorrect because trying to eliminate all uncertainty is unrealistic and contrary to AgilePM thinking.

C is incorrect because although early estimates may be broad, refinement is still useful later when more information becomes available.

D is incorrect because documenting every assumption in detail is excessive and not agile.

So the best answer is A.


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4 days ago
I remember we discussed how too much detail in estimates can actually slow down the project. I think option A makes sense.
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